Hot Scheming Mess: Volume 1 (Madison Cruz Mystery)

Secrets, spies, sexy guys. Staying alive is hard!

In this fast-paced mystery, out-of-work actress Madison Cruz runs an obstacle course of singing telegrams and spies as she tries to connect with her FBI mother, yet hide evidence for her grandfather. Hilarious friends aren't helping even though they really, really, try to! As the mystery heats up, so does her attraction to a couple of steamy guys she just met. With two to choose from you'd think Madison could have double the fun. But she can't think about that right now because the enemy is right behind her.

A humorous mystery, laced with romantic comedy.

★★★★★ "An entertaining whirlwind that will keep readers breathless with plot twists and turns, and roaring with laughter." -- Chanticleer Book Reviews
★★★★★ "Funny, but tugs your heart strings too. Madison is delightful and I want to read about her next hare-brained scheme." --Deb G.
★★★★★ "The action is movie-comedy funny but the core story and central characters are so much more. This is the kind of novel that has me laughing while my heart is twisted in knots. Hot Scheming Mess was an excellent surprise and the hot guys didn't hurt." -- Jeanie Jackson
★★★★★ "I absolutely love this series, enough that I've read them all more than once." -- schance
★★★★★ "The twists and turns in the book are not your ordinary plot devices. This book reminds me of a Stephanie Bond book on Red Bull." -- Brandon
★★★★★ "While searching for humorous mysteries, I hit the jackpot..." -- L. SVAC
★★★★★ "As a fan of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books, I had a feeling I'd like this book." -- Lalona Hall
★★★★★ "Unique and fun from beginning to end..." -- Payne
★★★★★ "This wonderful story has it all! Spies, double agents, double crossing, romantic comedy..." -- GranJan
★★★★★ "Absolutely loved it. Humor, intrigue, romance...this book has it all. I cried and laughed and wondered?!" -- Phyllis E. Martin
★★★★★ "I loved this book! It had my heart racing in the action scenes. I love the romance and like how the FBI is involved. Can't wait to read the next book! So excited!" -- Sheila Ames

Lucy Carol's top priority is to entertain you, and keep you turning pages. She writes mysteries for those who like it fun, fast, and don't mind losing a little sleep. Living and writing in the Pacific Northwest, she loves martinis, flowers, dancing, a good lipstick, and cake. Her background is in the performing arts, having been an actress, voiceover artist, choreographer, and singing telegram.